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We are excited to announce that we will be holding our 3rd Annual Strikes for Charity event on Saturday, April 20th. Our chosen charity for 2013 is CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Warren and Forest Counties. If you are not familiar with CASA, below is a brief description of what CASA does:

A CASA volunteer is a trained volunteer who is appointed by a judge to speak for the best interests of a child in foster care.

Once training is complete, CASA volunteers are assigned to a case. They investigate all resources connected with the safety and well-being of a child. These resources include parents, medical and school personnel, lawyers and caseworkers. Then the CASA provides the judge with a written report regarding the best interest of the child. Additionally, the CASA maintains close contact with the child throughout the duration of the case. The CASA's objectivity helps the court to make a sound decision about the child's safe and permanent home. Being a CASA volunteer can make the difference for a child between homelessness and a safe home, between dropping out and completing school, between unemployment and success, between jail and becoming a productive member of society.

To learn how you can become a CASA volunteer contact, Lisa Thompson, CASA of Warren and Forest Counties Director at 723-4434 or email casa@jdfamilycenter.org.

For your convenience, I have attached our flyer, a registration form, and a donations request letter that we will be utilizing to enlist local businesses in supporting us. The WCCBI will also be setting up a page where you can download these documents and pay to register through their website.

Deadline for registration is Friday, April 5th. Space is limited, as we only have room for 8 teams per session, so sign up early!